DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
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Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
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Monitor group: CPD officers are taught their lives more important than community safety
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
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Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
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Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
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Illinois biometric data privacy law may be bad for business, some say
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Norfolk Southern train wrecks in Ohio raise concern in Chicago
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Justice delayed for two Chicago moms whose sons were murdered in 2017, 2018
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Man charged with threatening, striking teenage girl on CTA train platform in the Loop
A man is arrested and charged with hitting a 16-year-old girl on a CTA platform in the Loop in February.
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The nurses say the problems so bad they had to file a federal lawsuit to try to finally get their money.
Arab Americans would be counted separately in state data under new proposal
Without their own category on government forms, Arab Americans have long been counted as "white" or "other."
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With one week to go before Election Day, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas faced off at another debate Tuesday evening, hosted by CBS 2.
More and more migrants are seeking shelter in Chicago Police station lobbies
Chicago is receiving record numbers of arrivals of migrants – and community groups are bearing the burden of it all.
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Aidan Beltran, 15, requires 24-hour care.
Nashville police officer who helped take down school shooter was from Chicago area
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow showers tomorrow morning
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DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Monitor group: CPD officers are taught their lives more important than community safety
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
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With one week to go before Election Day, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas faced off at another debate Tuesday evening, hosted by CBS 2.
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You can see the debate on CBS 2 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The debate also will be streamed on CBS News Chicago.
How will Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson work to reverse Chicago's population loss?
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Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
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State lawmakers push to ban felons from becoming licensed massage therapists
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Kia software update to prevent thefts turns out to have glitch in some cars
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought concerns about the glitch straight to Kia.
Former Window Depot owner tries to explain why he let customers down
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Kane County officials warn of scammer targeting people in Zoom court hearings
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Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
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Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
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Groups push for 'cultural competency training' for Illinois medical professionals
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
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Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
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Some vendors whose leases were expiring at Little Village Discount Mall get reprieve
Their leases were supposed to expire on Tuesday, but got extended thanks to a deal negotiated by the city.
50 vendors in Little Village Discount Mall poised to be kicked out
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
United Airlines and Archer Aviation planning air taxis between O'Hare and West Loop in 2025
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Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
ProMat trade show brings more people to McCormick Place than it did in 2019
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
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Skidding Blackhawks lose to Dallas Stars as fans cheer sarcastically
The Blackhawks didn't manage a goal until Lukas Reichel fired from high in the slot at 13:49 of the first period.
Illini guard Jayden Epps enters transfer portal
Epps started in 11 games, and averaged 9.5 points a game.
Cubs top White Sox as Cactus League play wraps up
The Cubs scored five runs in the fifth alone, while Kopech gave up five runs in four and a third innings.
Jonathan Toews returns to Blackhawks practice, says he could soon play his last games in Chicago
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Cubs, Nico Hoerner agree to three-year deal
Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team's regular shortstop in 2022.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Sundays on State to return for two dates in July and August
On July 16 and August 13, State Street will be closed to cars between Lake and Adams for a free block party.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow chance Wednesday
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
Leases extended for 40 vendors at Little Village discount mall
Their leases were supposed to expire on Tuesday, but got extended thanks to a deal negotiated by the city.
Mom grateful after son's wheelchair is found following auto theft
Thieves left the Blue Island family in a bind after stealing their car with customized medical equipment inside. But as CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports the teen’s wheelchair has now been returned.
Palatine fire likely caused by improper disposal of smoking materials
A total of 22 units were deemed uninhabitable after the fire on Sunday, March 19.
Migrants still being housed in Chicago Police stations
Police sources tell us as of now, almost every police station across the city at one point has had migrants seeking shelter in its lobby – with no place to sleep. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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